Farewell to Music Director Todd BeckhamThe Evensong on September 29 for Michaelmas, honoring St. Cecilia, was also the occasion for saying Farewell to Music Director Todd Beckham, who is leaving to become Director of Music at Christ Church Cathedral of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts. Todd’s wife Jennifer was also honored, although she had already left for Massachusetts.
Following the service, at which Fr. Moki Hino expressed his profound gratitude for Todd’s three years of service with us, there was a reception. Here are some photos of the service and reception, with thanks to Ann Hansen and Elizabeth Conklin. To view more photos, visit The Cathedral website HERE. |
Visiting Bishop from Iglesia Filipina Independiente at The CathedralThe Rt. Rev. Emelyn Dacuycuy from the Iglesia Filipina Independiente visited the Diocese and was the guest preacher at The Cathedral on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Bishop Dacuycuy made history by becoming the first woman Bishop in the Philippine Independent Church (see ENS 05/29/2019) She and the Rev. Dcn. James Moore from the Episcopal Church in Micronesia joined Fr. Moki in celebrating the Mass.
"The bishop and I had a very deep discussion about life and ministry in the Philippines," shared Fr. Moki in his weekly e-message to the congregation. "We enjoyed talking about our experiences there." |
Honoring Prince AlbertThe Cathedral celebrated the life of Prince Albert, the only son of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, on Sunday, August 18, 2019. The Royal Societies are invited to take part in the Cathedral's special Al'i'i Sunday services that take place throughout the year.
The next Ali'i Sunday service will take place on October 20, 2019, to honor Princess Kaʻiulani’s birthday. |
Cathedral Bell Ringers in BostonIn August, six Honolulu ringers from St Andrew’s Ringing Society, affectionately known as StARS, attended the 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the North American Guild of Change Ringers in Boston, MA. In three days they got to ring bells in five towers, including the Old North Church. In a dramatic gesture, StARS offered to act as host for the 2020 AGM here next year! To learn more about North American Guild of Change Ringers, visit their website HERE.
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Bishop's Visitation & ConfirmationsAs a centerpiece of his annual visitation to the Cathedral, Bishop Fitzpatrick confirmed Emily Jackson and Joyce Omine on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Emily has been a faithful acolyte at the 8:00 AM Sunday Hawaiian service for some time, and attended confirmation classes held by Fr. Keleawe Hee in July and early August. Joyce frequently attends adult formation classes here at the Cathedral. She was baptized last year and was ready to be confirmed by Bishop Bob. (Photos by Melvia Kawashima)
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"Suddenly Last Sunday": School Supplies Drive for Kalihi Waena SchoolAs we have done for more than a decade, Elizabeth Conklin and I started composing notices and adding photos to announcements in late June about the school supplies drive. When I found black and white composition books for 48 cents each at Fisher Hawaii, I bought a whole stack. I put them into the plastic bins at the back of the church to hopefully “seed” more donations. READ MORE
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